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Listed options trading continued at record levels through the first half of 2026. Average Daily Volume (ADV) in the second quarter of 2026 reached 72.8 million contracts, up more than 19% from a year earlier, according to the Q2 2026 State of the Options Industry report. Growth was led by index and ETF options, while a rebound in retail activity, faster growth in contracts with same-day expirations and a rise in FLEX options all pointed to a broadening options market heading into the second half of the year.